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WORKERS ON STRIKE!

AT&T workers join picket lines in Southeastern US BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — As Americans celebrate with backyard barbecues this Labor Day, it’s a good time to remember the roots of the holiday, which sprung from violent clashes over...

Ambassadors of Change bringing community together

Council of leaders aims to make Opelika a better place to live and work BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The accomplishments of a group of people working together toward achieving a common goal are being realized on the streets, in schools and across...

Country’s Barbecue to open new site on Aug. 12

Auburn favorite relocates in new building next door BY ELESE MCKINLEYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn’s beloved barbecue joint, Country’s Barbecue, is embarking on a new chapter after 46 years of serving the community.As the restaurant prepares to relocate to a new...

City Council News | Aug. 8, 2024

Opelika Council recognizes YouthBuild Program graduate BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —Opelika’s Mayor Gary Fuller and the city council recognized Montravious Turpin as Opelika Housing Authority’s First “YouthBuild” Program Graduate during Tuesday...
EMA continues to grow

EMA continues to grow

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night to approve several subdivisions moving forward and...

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